Surry, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Surry, Virginia has voted Democratic in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2024. In 2024, it was 6.6 pts more Rep. than Virginia overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 1,845 | 57.1% | 16.5 pts (532 votes) | 3,230 | — | 25.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 1,954 | 55.5% | 11.7 pts (411 votes) | 3,522 | -5.1 pts | 20.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 2,626 | 60.7% | 22.3 pts (963 votes) | 4,325 | +10.7 pts | 16.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 2,576 | 59.8% | 21.0 pts (905 votes) | 4,308 | -1.1 pts | 17.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 2,272 | 53.7% | 10.7 pts (453 votes) | 4,228 | -10.2 pts | 5.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 2,397 | 53.6% | 8.3 pts (372 votes) | 4,471 | -2.7 pts | 1.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,205 | 49.8% | 0.7 pts (29 votes) | 4,429 | -9.1 pts | 6.6 pts more Rep. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6,833 | 47.3% of population |
| 2004 | 6,873 | 51.2% of population |
| 2008 | 7,061 | 61.3% of population |
| 2012 | 6,839 | 63.0% of population |
| 2016 | 6,554 | 64.5% of population |
| 2020 | 6,551 | 68.2% of population |
| 2024 | 6,579 | 67.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Surry shifted 17.5 points toward the Republican candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Surry has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Virginia's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Surry voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Surry has voted Democratic in 6 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 1 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Surry?
Surry's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 0.7 points (29 votes) out of 4,429 total votes cast.
Has Surry ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Surry changed which party won the county in: 2024, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Surry?
The widest margin on record for Surry was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 22.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Surry relative to its population?
In 2024, 4,429 votes were recorded in Surry against a total population of 6,579 (67.3% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Surry a presidential bellwether county?
Surry has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Virginia's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%).